In early 2013, the Chinese government declared a war on air pollution and began instituting stringent policies to regulate the
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Air pollution and noise increase risk for heart attacks
Where air pollution is high, the level of transportation noise is usually also elevated. Not only air pollution negatively impacts
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AHA: Ozone Pollution May Be Linked to a Type of Bleeding Stroke
THURSDAY, Oct. 18, 2018 (American Heart Association) — Exposure to the main ingredient in smog may be linked to a
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Strong link found between air pollution and diabetes
Air pollution and diabetes are responsible for millions of death globally. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution
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Your exposure to air pollution could be much higher than your neighbour’s – here’s why
Each year, tens of thousands of people in the UK die early due to air pollution, which is linked to
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The health effect of air pollution from traffic
What would happen if all petrol and diesel-powered vehicles were removed from a smaller European city? Up to 4% of
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Traffic-related pollution linked to risk of asthma in children
Twenty-five million Americans suffer from asthma, a chronic lung disease that has been on the rise since the 1980s. While
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Optimized perception in the twilight zone: The brain processes weak visual stimuli better in the morning and evening than at noon
In the pre-industrial age, twilight was a dangerous time for humans since they were at risk of encountering nocturnal predators.
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